Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Wagner wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
16.5
Points / game
20.6
9.3
Rebounds / game
5.2
2.5
Assists / game
3.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Coleman peak 20.7Wagner peak 24.2
The trophy case edge: Wagner
1× NBA All-Star
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1× All-Rookie First Team (2022)🥇 World Cup gold (2023)🥇 EuroBasket gold (2025)
The verdict
Wagner holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Coleman answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59Coleman · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
64Wagner · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Derrick Coleman
$6.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Franz Wagner
$31
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+13%
Legacy floor16%
Card verdictFranz Wagner is the more valuable card today ($31 vs. $6.0). Derrick Coleman carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +13% over five years). Different bets: Derrick Coleman's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Franz Wagner's is speculative and swings on production.